Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic LX7

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JX370 was manufactured 14 months prior to the LX7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores versus the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 compared to the LX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and LX7.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JX370 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm JX370 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 will be behind in sensor technology.